Cosmology
In the sprawling tapestry of existence, the universe unveils its mysteries through a structure of unparalleled complexity and beauty, known to scholars and mystics as the Tree Ring Cosmology. This cosmic model presents existence as a series of concentric regions, akin to the growth rings of an ancient, timeless tree, each ring marking a distinct layer of reality, a unique facet of the vast multiverse. This arrangement os not by coincidence, and is not a purely metaphorical description, as the whole multiverse exists held together by the branches of Sylvawyn, the cosmic tree of life.
Now, each of the ring regions sprawls realms of its own, each with its own characteristics and inhabitants. At the core of this intricate structure is the Central Planar Region, the cradle of tangible reality, where worlds like Nyrus pulse with the vibrant dance of life, civilizations rise and fall, and the stories of countless beings unfold beneath the gaze of stars and gods. This region, familiar yet full of mysteries, serves as the anchor for the myriad planes that surround it.
Encircling the Central Planar Region is the Inner Planar Region, a domain of raw elemental forces and primal energies. Here, the planes of Fire, Water, Earth, and Air converge and clash in a never-ending spectacle of creation and destruction. This region is a testament to the untamed power of nature, a realm where the building blocks of reality are shaped by the elemental forge.
Beyond the Inner Planar Region lies the Inner Void Belt, a realm shrouded in enigma. It is a transitional space, a twilight zone where the concrete realities of the inner planes begin to dissolve into the more abstract and metaphysical concepts of the outer planes. This belt serves as a buffer, a mysterious emptiness where the rules of reality begin to warp and twist.
Further outwards, the Outer Planar Region unfolds, a realm of metaphysical embodiment where concepts like Good, Evil, Law, and Chaos take physical form, creating planes of pure ideology. It is here that celestial heavens, infernal hells, and other domains of deities and demons lie, each plane a manifestation of the collective beliefs and fears of sentient beings.
At the very edge of our known cosmos stretches the Outer Void, a boundary that encases the known multiverse. Similar to the Inner Void Belt, it is a realm of cosmic emptiness, where the fabric of our reality thins and disolves into infinity.
Encompassing all these layers, binding them in a symbiotic embrace, the majestic Tree of Life, Sylvawyn grows, its branches reaching into every plane, its roots delving deep into the fabric of the cosmos, symbolizing the interconnectedness of all realms, the unity of life and existence in the grand scheme of the multiverse. Criwning the branches of this tree lies the Etherax, also know in common tongue as the Godrift, the realm where all deities reside since The Vanishing.
Bound to all this, the Astral Plane is a transitive region that serves as a planar path to travel between all of the regions of the multiverse and its planes.
The multiverse has a final boundary. Outside of the multiverse, and touching this boundary, lies an incomprehensible reality only known by scholars as the Far Realm, a place of aberrant truths and madness, where the very essence of existence is questioned.
Thus, the Tree Ring Cosmology is not just a model of the cosmos; it is a reflection of the intricate balance and boundless diversity that defines our universe, a reminder of the interconnectedness of all things, and a testament to the endless possibilities that lie in the vast expanse of the multiverse.
Cosmology Structure
I will give you more detail about the regions that make up the multiverse.
The Central Planar Region
The Central Planar Region forms the heart of the multiverse, a vibrant nexus of life, matter, and spirit. It's the most familiar yet profoundly intricate realm, where the realities of existence are most tangible and diverse. This region is a tapestry of interconnected worlds and dimensions, each playing a crucial role in the cosmic balance, serving as the focal point for the stories, struggles, and triumphs of countless beings.
Three planes make up this region:
- The Material Plane: The realm of physical existence, a diverse mosaic of worlds like Nyrus, teeming with life, cultures, and landscapes. It's the central stage for the drama of life, where mortals live, strive, and carve their destinies under the watchful stars.
- The Ethereal Plane: A mist-shrouded dimension that exists alongside the Material Plane, serving as a conduit and mirror to the physical world. It's a realm of spirits, a place of transition and transformation, where the boundaries between life and death, tangible and intangible, are at their thinnest.
- The Plane of Shadow: A dimly lit, eerie reflection of the Material Plane, where darkness takes form and substance. This plane is a domain of secrets, illusions, and hidden truths, a world where shadows hold power and the unseen is as real as the seen.